Project Manager - Building Automation

Siemens•Washington, DC

16h•$85,088 - $145,865•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager facilitates execution of solution plans for clearly defined sub-projects or sub-programs. The role coordinates and delivers multiple simultaneous small- to medium-complexity projects with financial impact between $100,000 and $2.5 million. The position supports Siemens’ Laurel, Maryland branch, serving customers throughout the greater Washington, D.C. area, and is office/site based. The Project Manager has fiscal responsibility for project billing, job cost reporting, and customer satisfaction; coordinates project teams and subcontractors; and oversees project schedules, materials, commissioning, change orders, and closeout. The role also guides technical or administrative staff, contributes to continuous improvement, and maintains client relationships while following applicable safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

Associate degree.
Ability to work in a team environment and provide dedicated customer support.
Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
Verbal and written communication skills in English.
Technical experience in the HVAC controls industry.
At least 1 year of project-management experience.
Knowledge of HVAC industry applications and ability to read and understand MEP drawings and specifications, and electrical, network, and control wiring diagrams.
Knowledge of industry-standard communication protocols such as Ethernet, Modbus, and BACnet.
Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements for Siemens' fleet vehicle program.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
At least 3 years of technical experience in the HVAC controls industry.

Responsibilities

Manage fiscal aspects of projects, including billing, job cost reporting, and customer satisfaction.
Deliver results for assigned process steps and guide technical or administrative staff.
Serve as a functional process resource and contribute to continuous improvement.
Maintain functionally focused client relationships.
Manage several small projects and coordinate multiple simultaneous projects.
Review project specifications, drawings, and project documents to establish project intent.
Develop and maintain project schedules, coordinate project-team needs, and identify time-sensitive installation needs.
Requisition supplies and materials required to complete projects.
Review plans and specifications and participate in project cost reviews.
Assist the Operations Manager with soliciting and contracting subcontractors.
Orient project technicians and provide project documentation, including scope of work, drawings, specifications, application-engineered drawings, and project contacts.
Track project resources and progress.
Document events affecting schedule, scope of work, and project efficiency.
Pursue project-specific change-order opportunities.
Coordinate project-specific billing with the Accounting team and Operations Manager.
Schedule project commissioning resources and provide commissioning documentation.
Expedite project markups for as-built development.
Complete project-specific closeout documentation.
Manage and coordinate subcontractors to meet scope, schedule, and financial requirements.
Follow local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures, and report unsafe conditions and actions.